Watch: What to expect from the UN General Assembly

World September 22, 2026 11:04 AM

World leaders have descended on New York for this year's UN General Assembly. The 81st High-Level Week brings together nearly 130 leaders under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.”

The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines who US President Donald Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected to be on the agenda.

Watch: What to expect from the UN General Assembly

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